GLENDALE, CA – October 24, 2016 – C3 Entertainment, Inc. announced a license to the Whispering Imps® for The Three Stooges® brand to create a luxury line of collector’s playing cards. The product is expected to be available for the holiday shopping season on www.WhisperingImps.com.
The Whispering Imps® will create a trio of distinctive decks designed by renowned playing card illustrator Jackson Robinson of Kings Wild Project. The completely custom decks of luxury playing cards will feature each of The Three Stooges throughout every deck. Custom Three Stooges artwork will be featured on the court cards, back design, the ace of spades and jokers. Each deck will be housed inside of a premium tuck box, complete with high-quality papers, foils and various levels of embossing. All three decks will be available in a specially designed, limited edition collectors box set.
“Serious card players and collectors will love these modern, elegant designs,” said Ani Khachoian, Executive Vice President of Licensing, Merchandising and Distribution for C3. “We’re thrilled to have The Boys given the royal treatment by the Chris Chelko & Jackson Robinson. The detail and quality of their products are outstanding.”
Chris Chelko, the Whispering Imps® creator, says, “The Three Stooges custom playing cards line is a joint venture between myself and illustrator Jackson Robinson. Working with The Three Stooges brand and Jackson is a perfect pair; they are the best of the best in their fields.”

About C3 Entertainment, Inc:

C3 Entertainment, Inc. is a diversified Entertainment and Media company engaged in motion picture, television, digital and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution, as well as licensing and brand management of world famous classic brands and personalities. For more information, please visit www.c3entertainment.com.

About producer Chris Chelko & illustrator Jackson Robinson:

The Whispering Imps® was founded in 2012 by Chris Chelko, a television producer, playing card designer and collector based in Los Angeles. The Whispering Imps® are inspired by magician Harry Kellar’s famous portrait from 1894. For more information on Chris Chelko, please visit http://whisperingimps.com  and Jackson Robinson, visit http://kingswildproject.com.
The Three Stooges® is a registered trademark of C3 Entertainment, Inc.
The Three Stooges characters, names and all related indicia are trademarks of C3 Entertainment, Inc.
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